Sullivan's Travels
Veronica Lake’s on the Take
Genres
Overview
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Details
Budget
$700000
Revenue
$1200000
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1941-11-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
477
Vote Average
7.4
Joel McCrea
John Sullivan
Veronica Lake
The Girl
Robert Warwick
Mr. LeBrand
William Demarest
Mr. Jones
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Casalsis
Porter Hall
Mr. Hadrian
Byron Foulger
Johnny Valdelle
Margaret Hayes
Secretary
Robert Greig
Burroughs
Eric Blore
Sullivan's Valet
Torben Meyer
The Doctor
Victor Potel
Cameraman
Richard Webb
Radio Man
Charles R. Moore
Colored Chef
Almira Sessions
Ursula Kornheiser
Esther Howard
Miz Zeffie
Frank Moran
Tough Chauffeur
Georges Renavent
Old Tramp
Harry Rosenthal
The Trombenick
Al Bridge
The Mister
Jimmy Conlin
Trusty
Jan Buckingham
Mrs. Sullivan
Robert Winkler
Bud
Chick Collins
Capital
Jimmie Dundee
Labor
Jess Lee Brooks
Church Preacher Showing Movie (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Old Bum (uncredited)
Ray Milland
Near-Collision Man (uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt
Preacher at Revival Mission (uncredited)
Ruth Byers
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited)
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